Quality Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform final audits on batch nonconformances and ensure the timely release of conforming finished product shipments
• Maintain and improve guidance documents, including work orders, forms, and procedures
• Ensure all documentation complies with Abbott standards and regulatory agency requirements prior to release
• Partner with Senior Project Leaders, Quality Engineers, and Managers to identify and resolve quality issues
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system to ensure plant regulatory compliance
• Support the successful completion of regulatory audits and assessments
• Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including tracking, trending, and communication of needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Two years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or Engineering
• Working knowledge of Low Acid Food Regulations and Infant Formula Regulations
• Strong technical judgment and the ability to reach valid, auditable conclusions
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments including Engineering, R&D, and Logistics
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and meet plant project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a technical area such as Engineering or Food Science

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
• 120 hours of accrued vacation (prorated in the first year) plus 3 personal days and 10 paid holidays
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement and specialized education programs including FreeU
• Comprehensive health and well-being programs

About the Company

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in more than 160 countries.